Studio Apartment Rent in Nipomo, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Nipomo, California as of August 2026. That's +46% lower than the citywide median of $3,238 and +35% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Nipomo
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Nipomo
Compare Nipomo's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $864 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $915 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Fortuna | $990 |
| 14 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 15 | Porterville | $1,050 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $3,520 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 8 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 9 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 10 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 11 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 13 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 14 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
| 15 | Saratoga | $2,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Nipomo.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Nipomo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Beach, CA | 9.8 mi | $1,650 | $-90 (-5%) |
| Arroyo Grande, CA | 9.8 mi | $1,800 | +$60 (+3%) |
| Santa Maria, CA | 11.9 mi | $2,257 | +$517 (+30%) |
| Pismo Beach, CA | 13.7 mi | $2,000 | +$260 (+15%) |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | 19.7 mi | $1,820 | +$80 (+5%) |
| Los Osos, CA | 29 mi | $1,710 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Atascadero, CA | 32.2 mi | $1,510 | $-230 (-13%) |
| Lompoc, CA | 32.2 mi | $2,100 | +$360 (+21%) |
| Morro Bay, CA | 32.4 mi | $1,630 | $-110 (-6%) |
| Templeton, CA | 38.2 mi | $2,110 | +$370 (+21%) |
| Paso Robles, CA | 46.3 mi | $1,590 | $-150 (-9%) |
| Goleta, CA | 48.2 mi | $2,600 | +$860 (+49%) |
Studio rent in Nipomo — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Nipomo?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Nipomo, California is $1,740 per month. This is +46% below the citywide median of $3,238.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Nipomo?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $69,600 ($5,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $33.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Nipomo expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Nipomo's studio median of $1,740 is +35% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 78th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Nipomo rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Nipomo ranks #120 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Nipomo?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Grover Beach ($1,650), Los Osos ($1,710), Atascadero ($1,510).